Purloin: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ต๏ธ
purloin
[ หpษหrlษษชn ]
steal
To purloin means to steal something, typically in a sneaky or deceitful manner. It involves taking something without permission or unlawfully. Purloining is often done discreetly to avoid detection.
Synonyms
filch, snatch, steal, swipe, thieve
Examples of usage
- He purloined some money from the cash register when no one was looking.
- The thief managed to purloin the valuable painting from the museum.
- She was caught trying to purloin a necklace from the department store.
Translations
Translations of the word "purloin" in other languages:
๐ต๐น roubar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช stehlen
๐ฎ๐ฉ mencuri
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะบัะฐััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ ukraลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ็ใ (ใฌใใ)
๐ซ๐ท voler
๐ช๐ธ robar
๐น๐ท รงalmak
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์น๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ ukrรกst
๐ธ๐ฐ ukradnรบลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅท็ช (tลuqiรจ)
๐ธ๐ฎ ukrasti
๐ฎ๐ธ stela
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑัะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ oฤurlamaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ robar
Word origin
The word 'purloin' originated in the late 15th century from the Anglo-French word 'purloigner', which means 'put away', 'remove' or 'steal'. It was influenced by the Old French word 'purloigner', which has similar meanings. Over time, 'purloin' came to specifically refer to stealing or pilfering in a secretive or dishonest manner. The word has retained this connotation throughout its history.